Eugnosta brownana

Eugnosta brownana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and possibly Mexico.

Eugnosta brownana
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Genus:
Eugnosta
Species:
E. brownana
Binomial name
Eugnosta brownana
Metzler & Forbes, 2012

The length of the forewings is 4.2–7.1 mm for males and 4.6–7.1 mm for females. The forewings are buff-yellow, but the costa is pale reddish brown at the base. The postmedian fascia are reddish brown and the subterminal fascia are reddish brown. The hindwings are pale grey to buff-yellow, overlaid with grey scales.

Etymology

The species is named for John W. Brown.[1]

References
  1. Metzler, E.H. & G.S. Forbes, 2012: The Lepidoptera of White Sands National Monument 5: Two new species of Cochylini (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae, Tortricinae). Zootaxa 3444: 51-60. Abstract: .


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